Visitors’ Data Analysis of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Shrine: Statistical Study

Abstract

This paper provides results of data analysis conducted on the data collected through a personally administrated 6-point Likert scale questionnaire. On the other hand, in order to triangulate the findings, data collected through structured interviews was also used to gain results of qualitative data. The results are relevant to the phenomenon &the nature of Shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) Lahore. The results show how visits to the Shrine impact on Zaaireen (visitors) in terms of their spiritual satisfaction where they perform various types of religious activities, rituals, and ceremonies. The results are provided with respect to demographic information of the respondents, teachings of Islam in the light of “The Kashf Al-Mahjub”, the level of spiritual satisfaction of the individuals (Zaaireen) visiting Shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajweri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) Lahore, and the impact of and their visits on their spiritual satisfaction.